My teaching approach is focused on ensuring the syllabus is fully understood, with no knowledge gaps or misconceptions, before working on exam-style questions and exam technique. This approach improves confidence and avoids the demotivating [...]
The EE/IA must be a wholly independent piece of work carried out by a student, so I am only able to proof-read and suggest improvements to draft reports. I cannot provide any original content, [...]
The speed requirements for online tuition are not that demanding and it’s very rare nowadays to encounter connection problems. It’s recommended to have the following minimum speeds for online tuition with video: 600kbps (upload/download) [...]
Only if they are in the public domain. I will not distribute the previous year’s exam papers or questions as they tend be used as mocks. Note that 13+ common entrance papers, GCSE/IGCSE, A [...]
I provide revision notes, PowerPoints, question packs, past papers, trackers and revision timetables as part of tuition. These are all included at no extra cost.
Yes, it’s an essential part of assessing tuition progress. I do however try to set homework around the student’s school homework timetable.
For online tuition to work best, you need: An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless Speakers and a microphone – built-in or USB plug-in or wireless Bluetooth A webcam or HD webcam – [...]
Tuition takes place over the internet, using video call applications like Skype or Zoom. The student and teacher can hear and see each other, and both their computer screens can be shared. For example, [...]
Online tuition is an extremely effective way for students and teachers to interact. Online tuition gives you the benefits of one-to-one tuition with some additional advantages, including: Convenience – there's no need to travel, [...]
I was sceptical at first, too. I only got into online tuition because a student of mine couldn’t make it in for Easter revision lessons and asked me to do some lessons over Skype. After [...]